Vascular Surgeons of Central New York

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When your access isn’t performing optimally, you may need to see a vascular specialist for intervention. But what kind of procedures can you expect when you need an access intervention? Find out here https://hubs.ly/H0hjymm0

If you’re preparing for your dialysis access procedure, now is a good time to familiarize yourself with the various personnel you’ll likely encounter when you’re at the vascular access center. Learn about the 9 healthcare professionals you may encounter here https://hubs.ly/H0hjttJ0

Most people who need urgent #hemodialysis will need a #catheter to start and some dialysis patients will need one if their #fistula or #graft is dysfunctional. Unfortunately, of the three main access types, catheters are the most prone to infection. Find out why here https://hubs.ly/H0hjsXB0

If you or a loved one is preparing to start #hemodialysis, you most likely have questions. Compare the two most common access types for hemodialysis here https://hubs.ly/H0g6Gqn0

Do you know the difference between a #bruit and a #thrill? Learn the differenceand how each can help monitor the health of your dialysis fistula. https://hubs.ly/H0fH9sd0

By quitting smoking, #PAD patients can increase their chances of long-term survival. Discover more here https://hubs.ly/H0fFTJ20 #PADAwareness

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By making healthy changes to your lifestyle and reducing your high cholesterol level, you can help slow the progression of #PAD or prevent it from worsening. https://hubs.ly/H0fzcR_0

Don’t carry heavy items over the arm with your AV #fistula or #graft. Being conscious of this will decrease the risk that your access will be damaged. https://hubs.ly/H0fy8PS0

A bruit is an important sound and indicator of how well your #fistula is functioning. Use this guide to learn how to listen for the bruit and how to tell if there are any issues with your fistula. https://hubs.ly/H0fpVrW0 #dialysisaccess

It is important for your fistula to completely heal and mature (develop or enlarge) so it is ready to use when dialysis treatment begins. https://hubs.ly/H0fg32J0

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